Position: Programme Officer
Reports to:International Programme Coordinator
Place of Duty:Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Duration:Initial one year contract with possibility of
extension
General Responsibility: Support in the effective implementation of
regional advocacy programmes in line with internal and donor requirements.Specific Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the
International Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the
following duties:
- Collect sub-grantee inputs and compile monthly
and annual progress reports for submission to the donor;
- Assist in development of frameworks, tools and
support for research, policy and budget analyses and annual reviews to
support advocacy implementation and reporting
- Participate in the synthesis of research
findings and recommendations into compelling advocacy communication
materials
- Contribute to program activities by organizing
workshops and meetings, making travel and hotel bookings, sending
invitations and preparing materials;
- Support the follow up of country and partner
work plans to ensure that activities are implemented as per set timelines;
- Assist in the drafting of consultancy
contracts, process consultants’ expense reports, and coordinate
consultants’ logistical needs;
- Draft letters and undertake basic
correspondence on behalf of the Program;
- Assist in collecting data from partner
organizations for monitoring purposes, and entering such data;
- Contribute effectively to planning,
monitoring, reporting and information dissemination of project
outcomes/impact and DSW’s work
- Ensure documentation and archiving of project
documents digitally as well in hard copy and regularly updated.
- Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned
by the Supervisor.
Core Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences,
Development Studies, Communication or related field
- At least three years’ working experience
related to the listed responsibilities particularly advocacy, Family
Planning/Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (FP/SRHR), reporting and
project management
- Excellent written and spoken skills in English
and Swahili. Good working knowledge of French is essential
- Excellent proof reading and reporting skills
with a keen attention to detail
- Good knowledge of research methodologies,
analysis and reporting
- Strong computer skills and use of databases
and internet
- Very good organizational skills
DSW is an equal opportunity employer.
If interested, please send your
application (CV and motivation letter stating your salary expectations) with
the reference “Programme Officer” clearly indicated in the subject line to:
vacancies@dswkenya.org
Deadline for application: Midnight on 31st January 2015 (EAT)
Ideal start date: Immediate
Deadline for application: Midnight on 31st January 2015 (EAT)
Ideal start date: Immediate